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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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